40 h. ago NHRC Raises Alarm As 2,266 Killed, 857 Kidnapped In 6 Months

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over the deteriorating human rights violations as well as widespread killings and kidnappings as it presents its human rights situation report for June 2025. The executive secretary of the commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, at the presentation, which was also the half-year dashboard report of the commission […]

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60 h. ago PRNigeria Seeks Police Action Against NIPSS Officials Over Cybercrime

Chief executive officer (CEO) of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, has petitioned the inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, urging a thorough investigation into allegations of cybercrime and digital rights violations against officials of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). In the petition, Shuaib claimed NIPSS officials unlawfully accessed a private editorial email belonging to […]

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: NOA Applauds Swift Arrest Of Suspects By Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of suspects believed to be behind the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which led to multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the director-general of NOA, […]

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2 w. ago Yelwata: EU, UNICEF, ILO, FG launch €13 million social protection project in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As a major step towards building more resilient and inclusive social protection systems in Nigeria, the European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria (SUSI) project in Makurdi, the Benue State […] The post Yelwata: EU, UNICEF, ILO, FG launch €13 million social protection project in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Reps Probe Benue Killings, Seek Army Base Establishment In Yelwata

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the worsening insecurity in Benue state which resulted into the killing of scores for over a decade. The Green Chamber also asked the Federal Government to build Forward Operation Base (FOB) for the Army in Yelwata, Guma local government area to […]

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2 w. ago EU, UNICEF To Support Rehabilitation Of Benue’s Yelwata IDPs

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have pledged to support the Benue State Government in rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resettling over 4,000 displaced persons attacked by armed herdsmen two weeks ago at Yelwata Community. This is even as Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the EU, UNICEF and other development partners for their […]

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2 w. ago Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home

Tribune Online Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home "As the European Union, we know that peace is only lasting when it is built on dialogue and mutual understanding between communities. Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue: EU, UNICEF visit Yelwata attack victims, promise support

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The European Union (EU) and its partners have visited Makurdi, the Benue State capital, to sympathise and support victims of the attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, who led the partners to the state, said they […] The post Benue: EU, UNICEF visit Yelwata attack victims, promise support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CDS Musa Didn’t Blame Victims For Benue Attack, DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, did not blame victims for the unfortunate Yelwata attack in Guma local government area in Benue State, where over 200 persons were reportedly killed. A statement by the Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the Chief of […]

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2 w. ago Benue varsity ASUU condemns Yelwata genocide, urges farmers’ protection

Tribune Online Benue varsity ASUU condemns Yelwata genocide, urges farmers’ protection "Those responsible for these heinous crimes in Benue State must be tracked down and brought to justice without delay." Benue varsity ASUU condemns Yelwata genocide, urges farmers’ protection Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue: Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested – Commissioner

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State, Aondowase Kunde, on Saturday, June 21, disclosed that criminals have infiltrated the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp opened for victims of the Yelwata attack. The camp is located at the Ultra International Market along George Akume Way in Makurdi, the […] The post Benue: Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested – Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences The Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Charles Hammawa, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against the killers of over 100 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Yelwata Killings: UNICEF donates cholera kits, health commodities to Benue IDPs

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated assorted health commodities to the Benue state government as part of their contributions to impact the lives of survivors of the Yelwata massacre. The Chief Field Office UNICEF Kaduna, Gerida Birukila, who made the donation on Friday at the temporary IDP camp in […] The post Yelwata Killings: UNICEF donates cholera kits, health commodities to Benue IDPs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Government said it has taken delivery of six new babies at the Internally Displaced Persons IDPs camp housing survivors of the massacre in Yelwata. Recall that Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was attacked by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia on Saturday June […] The post Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate and take decisive action against the killers of defenceless people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue killings: VeryDarkMan blasts Kiddwaya for donation appeal

By Seyi Babalola VeryDarkMan, a social analyst and activist, has criticised billionaire heir and reality show star, Kiddwaya for soliciting public donations to help victims of a recent attack in Yelwata, Benue state. Daily Sun reports that Kiddwaya’s post on X requesting Nigerians to send donations to the afflicted community sparked tremendous outrage, prompting him […] The post Benue killings: VeryDarkMan blasts Kiddwaya for donation appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata

President Bola Tinubu is facing criticism for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State, the site of the recent massacre. In his reaction on social media, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, pointed out that a true leader does not make excuses. Speaking via his Facebook page on Thursday, Obi said […] The post Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yelwata: Enenche visits victims, donates reliefs, asks Nigerians to beg God’s forgiveness

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) Worldwide, Dr Paul Enenche, has donated relief materials, including bags of rice, noodles, and mattresses, among other items, to victims of the Yelwata killings in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. Enenche, who spoke during the visit, said that one of […] The post Yelwata: Enenche visits victims, donates reliefs, asks Nigerians to beg God’s forgiveness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yelwata Massacre: Benue Professionals Demand End To Killings, Urge Tinubu To Act

Following the recent wave of deadly attacks, including the horrific massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, a coalition of 37 concerned citizens, operating under the umbrella of Benue Development Professionals (BDP), has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The coalition appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, the African Union […]

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3 w. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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